TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Semiconductor Opening Switches with Pre-Pulses Elimination
ID: IL-13828Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4b3fcc84d6e14a7dae513adee6106346/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop its Semiconductor Opening Switch (SOS) technology aimed at eliminating pre-pulses. This initiative seeks industry partners capable of advancing a novel SOS diode structure that enhances performance by suppressing unwanted pre-pulses, which currently degrade the efficiency of high-power pulse diodes used in applications such as pulsed-power physics and compact high voltage pulse generators. Interested companies are encouraged to submit a statement of interest detailing their expertise and capabilities, with responses directed to the Innovation and Partnerships Office at LLNL in Livermore, California. For more information, potential partners can contact Alex Hess at hess12@llnl.gov or Charlotte Eng at eng23@llnl.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alex Hess
    (925) 423-1283
    hess12@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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